Ariél's Delightfully Silly Slambook Entry!
New Mexican enchiladas, the Idiot & bisexual children – Curious Yet?
"Pretty Silly Slambook” - a profile series where we ask our favourite artists, scientists, musicians, and more. It's a bit of a cultural time capsule project.
The idea is to move away from the usual Spotify playlists and Netflix recommendations, and instead, let everyday people like us share their favourite discoveries without any fancy algorithms or influencer stuff.
Meet Ariél M. Martinez – author of all the things she said (were good)!
Ariél M. Martinez: a queer femme writer, Britney Spears enthusiast, and the creative force behind all the things she said (were good)—a delightful book recommendation newsletter spotlighting queer and women-authored stories. She’s currently working on a memoir-meets-criticism about Britney, failure, and femininity. Ariél lives in Brooklyn with her two chaotic bisexual chihuahuas, Frida and George, who add a dash of silliness to her otherwise iconic life.
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ACT I
What’s the most random fun fact you’ve learned recently?
Someone recently told me that two of Santa's reindeer were canonically married but when I was fact checking I couldn't find any evidence of it so I think I was lied to or hallucinated.
If your life had a title, what would it be?
The Woman in Me
What’s your hot take?
We should all mask in public spaces like the subway and pharmacy to protect each other's health <3
What’s a guilty pleasure TV show or movie that you can't help but rewatch?
sMothered. It's my favorite show that I feel no guilt about but am disturbed by - both the show and my obsession.
What’s your go-to comfort food when you’re feeling down?
French fries and a diet soda
ACT II
What’s your absolute favourite quote from any movie, book, or song?
“You remember too much, my mother said to me recently. Why hold onto all that? And I said, Where can I put it down?” - Anne Carson, The Glass Essay
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
New Mexican enchiladas, Christmas style"
What fictional character do you resonate with most and why?
Violet from Bound x Lux LisbonWhat brings you joy?
My dogs and being gay
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Break up with everyone sooner, don't drink as much, write more.
ACT III
Can you recommend a book that you think everyone should read at least once?
The Idiot by Elif Batuman
What's in your bag?
Usually a chihuahua, a lip balm, tangled headphones, a book, a crystal.
What's your favourite nostalgic TV show, cartoon, or game from your childhood?
Degrassi
What songs would be on the soundtrack of your life?
Running up that Hill - Kate Bush, Bad Girl - Madonna, I Drove All Night - Roy Orbison, West Coast - Lana Del Rey, Rhinestone Cowboy - Loretta Lynn
What's your favourite Britney Spears' song?
Everytime </3
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These are my idiot bisexual children, Frida (left) and George (right).
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